Breanna Metras: Fermented Foods in Pet Diets | Ep. 37

Exploring the potential of fermented foods unlocks new pathways to boost pet health and nutrition in the pet food industry. In this episode, Breanna Metras explores fermented foods and their undiscovered benefits for pet nutrition. She examines the impact of unique dietary components on pets' well-being, backed by her extensive research. For insights into enhancing pet gut health and dietary plans, make sure to listen to this episode on major platforms."Fermented foods can significantly enhance the gut microbiota of pets, offering potential health benefits."What you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:20) Introduction (04:34) Exploring fermented foods for pets(08:32) Potential health benefits of fermented foods for pets(11:44) The science of fermented foods for pets(21:22) Evaluating fermented pet food products(39:01) Future directions in pet food research(43:40) The final questionsMeet the guest: Breanna Metras, a Ph.D. graduate fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a renowned figure in nutritional biochemistry, specializing in the exploration of fermented foods for pet nutrition and kefir label regulations. Her academic journey encompasses biochemistry, organic synthesis, nutrition, and food chemistry, underlined by a dedication to outreach and making nutrition science accessible.The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Trouw Nutrition* Kemin- Innovafeed- ProAmpac- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition- ICC- ADMAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Pet Food Science PodcastLinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast